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a connecticut state trooper died when his police cruiser was swept away by water. others drowned at home when water inundated basement apartments. >> this is one of the worst storms in 30 years since hurricane sandy. >> reporter: twisters touched down prompting the national weather service to issue the first-ever tornado warning for the northeast. declared federisasters new york and new jersey. that clears the way for fema to assist in recovery and cleanup efforts. >> hurricane ida didn't care if you were a democrat or a republican, rural or urban. the destruction is everywhere. >> reporter: and police in new york say they rescued more than 800 passengers from vehicles yesterday. besides the mess on the roads, there are also problems with rolling power outages. ida left more than 100,000 people in the dark all along the east coast. anne-marie? >> that is tough because it is going to be a hot weekend. bradley blackburn in new york. thank you so much. >>> well president biden will visit storm-ravaged louisiana today five days after hurricane ida hit. he's expected to
a connecticut state trooper died when his police cruiser was swept away by water. others drowned at home when water inundated basement apartments. >> this is one of the worst storms in 30 years since hurricane sandy. >> reporter: twisters touched down prompting the national weather service to issue the first-ever tornado warning for the northeast. declared federisasters new york and new jersey. that clears the way for fema to assist in recovery and cleanup efforts. >>...
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he heads up mosquito surveillance for the state of connecticut. the cdc says the main species that carries zika could extend into connecticut this summer. but armstrong is more concerned about another species, known as the asian tiger mosquito. about two weeks ago for the first time during the current outbreak, the virus was found in these mosquitos in mexico. that species is very common in connecticut. >> in the last five years, the number have increased substantially. the numbers are still relatively low compared to other mosquitos we have in the state, but the trends are that mosquito is increasing. >> reporter: armstrong says mosquito season in connecticut ramps up in june. >> reporter: that's when special traps will catch them, and his lab will begin testing them for zika. but with more than 50 species of mosquito in the state, armstrong will not be taking any chances. >> we will be testing all the mosquitos we collect, all the different species, all 50 of them. we'll be testing theme for zika virus. >> reporter: the fact that armstrong plans
he heads up mosquito surveillance for the state of connecticut. the cdc says the main species that carries zika could extend into connecticut this summer. but armstrong is more concerned about another species, known as the asian tiger mosquito. about two weeks ago for the first time during the current outbreak, the virus was found in these mosquitos in mexico. that species is very common in connecticut. >> in the last five years, the number have increased substantially. the numbers are...
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connecticut joined that group last year but while it's legal to use medical marijuana there, it's not legal to grow it and there's no place open that legally sells it. as jeff glor reports, that's left some patients risking arrest. >> reporter: at first glance, 42-year-old tracy appears to be a typical mom in suburban connecticut. she is not. >> i use medicinal marijuana. i am breaking the law right now because we don't have growers and distributors here in connecticut. >> reporter: in 2006, fanning, then the mother of two young children, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. racked by seizures, debilitating headaches and oppressive pain medication, she spent much of her time in bed until she tried marijuana. >> the fir d it gave me back my life. >> reporter: connecticut did not allow the medical use of marijuana at the time. the suggestion came from her doctor. >> it's always somewhat difficult for me because when i make a recommendation about trying marijuana, it's telling somebody to potentially put themselves in harm's way. to go purchase an illegal drug. >> reporter: both are
connecticut joined that group last year but while it's legal to use medical marijuana there, it's not legal to grow it and there's no place open that legally sells it. as jeff glor reports, that's left some patients risking arrest. >> reporter: at first glance, 42-year-old tracy appears to be a typical mom in suburban connecticut. she is not. >> i use medicinal marijuana. i am breaking the law right now because we don't have growers and distributors here in connecticut. >>...
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hillary clinton won connecticut, delaware, maryland, pennsylvania. bernie sanders won only rhode island but pledged to keep campaigning until the convention. >>> a washington, d.c., woman who became an internet sensation after dancing at the white house got help yesterday with some bureaucratic red tape. bill plante reports. >>> come on! >> reporter: it was this dance with president and mrs. obama that made 107-year-old virginia mclauren famous. >> i thought i would never live to get in the white house. >> you are here! >> reporter: the video went viral, and interview requests poured in from new york, los angeles, even europe. she couldn't travel. she's had no government-issued i.d. since her purse was snatched years ago. >> i didn't ever get the i.d. or my pocketbook. >> reporter: and when the south carolina-born centenarian applied for one -- they said you had to have a birth certificate. and south carolina said you had to have a photo i.d. >> that's what they said. >> reporter: it wasn't until her predicament surfaced in the "washington post" that
hillary clinton won connecticut, delaware, maryland, pennsylvania. bernie sanders won only rhode island but pledged to keep campaigning until the convention. >>> a washington, d.c., woman who became an internet sensation after dancing at the white house got help yesterday with some bureaucratic red tape. bill plante reports. >>> come on! >> reporter: it was this dance with president and mrs. obama that made 107-year-old virginia mclauren famous. >> i thought i...
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thank you very much. >>> a connecticut town has decided to rename a school for a teacher killed in last month's newtown massacre. 27-year-old victoria soto died trying to protect her students at sandy hook elementary school. the town council and stratford, her hometown, voted yesterday to rename its elementary school after her. >>> back to washington now. a relief bill for the victims of superstorm sandy is running into opposition in the house of representatives. voting on the $50.7 billion emergency spending measures expected to begin today. the senate has already passed a $60 billion aid package. house conservatives want to reduce the aid package and have offsetting spending cuts to pay for the recovery effort. >>> and another battle has heated up on capitol hill over the debt limit. the president says it would be absurd to allow the u.s. to default on its own loans. meanwhile, treasury secretary geithner has notified congress that the u.s. will reach its debt limit next month, earlier than expected. danielle nottingham reports. >> reporter: president obama used the last press confere
thank you very much. >>> a connecticut town has decided to rename a school for a teacher killed in last month's newtown massacre. 27-year-old victoria soto died trying to protect her students at sandy hook elementary school. the town council and stratford, her hometown, voted yesterday to rename its elementary school after her. >>> back to washington now. a relief bill for the victims of superstorm sandy is running into opposition in the house of representatives. voting on the...
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in connecticut the plates are moving up and down. plainfield police chief michael supernant said without answers, the phone calls from worried residents continue. >> we can't put our finger on it, and before you even know what's happening, it's over. >> it's the talk of the town right now? >> it's taking up a lot of our time. i can month evidently say i've gotten no police work done. >> reporter: hydraulic fracking has been the cause for earthquakes in some places like pennsylvania and oklahoma. they have ruled out any manmade disturbances as the cause. jericka duncan, cbs news, plainfield, connecticut. >>> coming up after your local news on "cbs this morning," we go to belgium for an update on the anti-terror operation and hear from senior national security analyst juan zarate j plus dr. holly phillips tells us about the shortfall of the flu vaccine. >> and george lucas stopping by studio with his new animated studio strange magic. >>> a slipup on the price is right. >> it's an offer range motorcycle and a new treadmill. >> reporter
in connecticut the plates are moving up and down. plainfield police chief michael supernant said without answers, the phone calls from worried residents continue. >> we can't put our finger on it, and before you even know what's happening, it's over. >> it's the talk of the town right now? >> it's taking up a lot of our time. i can month evidently say i've gotten no police work done. >> reporter: hydraulic fracking has been the cause for earthquakes in some places like...
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behind closed doors, the president reportedly told connecticut's governor that friday was the single most difficult day of his presidency. the tears flowed freely as the people of newtown, connecticut, remembered those gunned down at sandy hook elementary school. >> we gather here in memory of 20 beautiful children and six remarkable adults. >> reporter: president obama said he brought with him the love and prayers of the nation. >> i am very mindful that mere words cannot match the depths of your sorrow, nor can they heal your wounded hearts. >> reporter: the next painful step in the grieving process begins today when the first two funerals will be held here in newtown. >> they're innocent babies and that's what makes it almost incomprehensible. >> reporter: police believe the carnage could have been much worse. police say adam lanza had enough bullets to kill just about every child in the school if given enough time. >> i could pass the magazine for multiple magazines for the rifle and handguns. >> reporter: adam lanza ducked into a room when the police were arriving. and newtown s
behind closed doors, the president reportedly told connecticut's governor that friday was the single most difficult day of his presidency. the tears flowed freely as the people of newtown, connecticut, remembered those gunned down at sandy hook elementary school. >> we gather here in memory of 20 beautiful children and six remarkable adults. >> reporter: president obama said he brought with him the love and prayers of the nation. >> i am very mindful that mere words cannot...
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. >>> well, back home the university of connecticut completed one of the most dominant runs in the ncaa men's tournament history to win its fifth championship. the huskies defeated san diego state, 76-59 last night. they became the fifth team since the bracket expanded in 1985 to win all six tournament games by double digits. adama sanogo was named the most outstanding player. >> i just want to say like anything is possible, you know? >> sanogo scored 17 points and grabbed ten rebounds. he averaged more than 20 points in the first five games of the tournament. connecticut players took turns cutting down the nets last night in houston while the huskies fans celebrated inside and outside the arena. women's college basketball champion lsu received a triumphant welcome home from thousands of fans when they returned to the campus in baton ro rouge. lsu defeated iowa, 102-85, for the school's first ncaa basketball title. it was the most watched basketball tournament in history. there were almost 10 million viewers on different networks according to nielsen. >>> back overseas in turkey, a moth
. >>> well, back home the university of connecticut completed one of the most dominant runs in the ncaa men's tournament history to win its fifth championship. the huskies defeated san diego state, 76-59 last night. they became the fifth team since the bracket expanded in 1985 to win all six tournament games by double digits. adama sanogo was named the most outstanding player. >> i just want to say like anything is possible, you know? >> sanogo scored 17 points and grabbed...
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most of the schools in newtown, connecticut, reopen today. sandy hook elementary remains an active crime scene. the site of friday's deadly shootings will remain closed indefinitely. 26 people including 20 young children were killed there. authorities hope to soon interview two survivors of the massacre. funerals, more of them, are scheduled for today. james mattioli was 6. his family says he loved sports, was a numbers guy, and best friends with his older sister. jessica rekos, also 6, loved everything about horses. she read about them, drew them, wrote about them, for christmas she wanted cowgirl boots. we have more. >> reporter: good morning. it's a rainy and somber morning in newtown where families have begun to lay their dead to rest, and more funerals are scheduled for days to come. it's back to school today for the children of newtown, connecticut, with one exception -- students of sandy hook elementary. kenneth canfield is a fourth grader at sandy hook. he was there that tragic day. >> he heard screaming and gunshots, and the room tha
most of the schools in newtown, connecticut, reopen today. sandy hook elementary remains an active crime scene. the site of friday's deadly shootings will remain closed indefinitely. 26 people including 20 young children were killed there. authorities hope to soon interview two survivors of the massacre. funerals, more of them, are scheduled for today. james mattioli was 6. his family says he loved sports, was a numbers guy, and best friends with his older sister. jessica rekos, also 6, loved...
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. >>> politicians are paying tribute to former connecticut senator joe lieberman. the democratic candidate for vice president in 2000 died yesterday of complications from a fall in new york city. he spent 24 years in the senate and made history as the first jewish nominee for vice president. he later became an independent. in the 2008 presidential race he backed his friend, republican john mccain, over democrat barack obama. in a statement on x, former president obama wrote, "joe lieberman and i didn't always see eye to eye, but he stuck to his principles because he knew it was the right thing to do." al gore who ran for president on the ticket with lieberman in 2000 wrote, "joe was a man of deep integrity that dedicated his life to serving his country." and connecticut senator chris murphy wrote this saying, "he fought and won for what he believed was right and for the state highway adored." joe lieberman was 82 years old. >>> lawyers for donald trump are expected to argue in court today the charges against him in the georgia election interference case seeking to
. >>> politicians are paying tribute to former connecticut senator joe lieberman. the democratic candidate for vice president in 2000 died yesterday of complications from a fall in new york city. he spent 24 years in the senate and made history as the first jewish nominee for vice president. he later became an independent. in the 2008 presidential race he backed his friend, republican john mccain, over democrat barack obama. in a statement on x, former president obama wrote, "joe...
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. >> reporter: happy dodson is president of the connecticut chapter, which is currently helping eight families across the state. >> hey, young lady, how's school? >> good. >> reporter: they help by stepping into the void left by an overwhelmed court system and by forming a cocoon on support around the abused child, pledging 24/7 protection. each member goes through an extensive background check and adopts child-friendly road names like scooter, shaggy, and pooh bare. >> if a child is afraid to go to sleep, get on the bus, we'll be there. we'll take you to school, be there when the bus drops you off, take you home, and if need be, stay in the yard until you feel comfortable. >> reporter: for some of the men, it's personal. they, too, were abused. >> i know a lot of kids when i was growing up. they were under the umbrella of being afraid. there was nobody around to help. that's why we're here. >> reporter: when you met them for the first time, what was your impression? >> it was overwhelming. i gave each one of them a hug because they were there for me, you know, and i needed them. >> r
. >> reporter: happy dodson is president of the connecticut chapter, which is currently helping eight families across the state. >> hey, young lady, how's school? >> good. >> reporter: they help by stepping into the void left by an overwhelmed court system and by forming a cocoon on support around the abused child, pledging 24/7 protection. each member goes through an extensive background check and adopts child-friendly road names like scooter, shaggy, and pooh bare....
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. >>> the connecticut court ruled thursday the 17 can undergo chemotherapy to save her life. don dahler has more on the girl known as cassandra c. >> reporter: she was diagnosed in september with hodgkin's. with treatment there's an 85% chance of survival. without treatment, most people die within two years. >> the fact that cassandra is a minor does nothing -- >> reporter: lawyers argue that the 17-year-old was mature enough to choose how her cancer should be treated. attorney mike taylor. >> we don't think maturity falls upon us the day of our 18th birthday. not to be flip about it but the constitution doesn't fall upon us on our 18th birthday. minors have rights as well. >> reporter: a court ordered cassandra to take treatments in november. twoof treatments she ran away. the state took temporary custody. she's now confined a hospital and is received chemo. she has the support of her mother who calls chemo toxic and poison. >> what other forms does she want in terms of treatment? >> we haven't gotten that far yet because she was pulled away. she may not be able to have chil
. >>> the connecticut court ruled thursday the 17 can undergo chemotherapy to save her life. don dahler has more on the girl known as cassandra c. >> reporter: she was diagnosed in september with hodgkin's. with treatment there's an 85% chance of survival. without treatment, most people die within two years. >> the fact that cassandra is a minor does nothing -- >> reporter: lawyers argue that the 17-year-old was mature enough to choose how her cancer should be...
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. >>> so coming up on the morning news now a connecticut man is arrested and charged with murdering his wife. and avalanche tragedy. at least two people are killed at a popular idaho ski area. this is the "cbs morning news". this is the "cbs morning news". it's a sit-up, banana! bend at the waist! i'm tryin'! keep it up. you'll get there. whoa-hoa-hoa! 30 grams of protein, and one gram of sugar. ensure max protein. fact! coffee stains teeth. unlike ordinary whitening toothpaste, colgate optic white has hydrogen peroxide that goes below the tooth's surface for a smile that's 4 shades visibly whiter. colgate optic white. whitening that works. >i spend a lot of time sin my truck.y? it's my livelihood. ♪ rock music >> man: so i'm not taking any chances when something happens to it. so when my windshield cracked... my friend recommended safelite autoglass. >> tech: hi, i'm adrian. >> man: thanks for coming. >> tech: oh, no problem. >> tech: check it out. >> man: yeah. they came right to me, with expert service where i needed it. that's service i can trust... no matter what i'm hauling. rig
. >>> so coming up on the morning news now a connecticut man is arrested and charged with murdering his wife. and avalanche tragedy. at least two people are killed at a popular idaho ski area. this is the "cbs morning news". this is the "cbs morning news". it's a sit-up, banana! bend at the waist! i'm tryin'! keep it up. you'll get there. whoa-hoa-hoa! 30 grams of protein, and one gram of sugar. ensure max protein. fact! coffee stains teeth. unlike ordinary...
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chip reid, cbs news, windsor, connecticut. >>> and coming up after your local news on "cbs this morning," more on the fire. huge wildfire burning across southern california. we'll report from the fire line. >>> and also the flooding endangering part of the nation's midsection j and 39 years ago today the only president of the united states resigns from office. we'll revisit that historic day. >>> that is the "cbs morning news" for this friday. thanks for watching. i'm alexis christoforous. have a great day and a wonderful weekend. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >> your realtime captioner: linda marie macdonald >>> good morning, that blessed event called friday is here august 9. good to have you with us. i'm frank mallicoat. >> i'm juliette goodrich. michelle griego has the morning off. it is 4:29. here's brian with a check of the weather. >> everybody came into work this morning and said, brian, it's drizzle, drizzle, drizzle. everywhere the windshield wipers are on. we have more drizzle than usual and yet there is nevertheless a silver lining behind the drizzle. we'll have it fo
chip reid, cbs news, windsor, connecticut. >>> and coming up after your local news on "cbs this morning," more on the fire. huge wildfire burning across southern california. we'll report from the fire line. >>> and also the flooding endangering part of the nation's midsection j and 39 years ago today the only president of the united states resigns from office. we'll revisit that historic day. >>> that is the "cbs morning news" for this friday....
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. >> reporter: in connecticut, covid cases are up nearly 118% in the past month. that's where bridget tichar is raising two young immunocompromised kids. both 5-year-old teddy and 3-year-old liza have type-one diabetes. >> the vaccine is so important to us because it's basically another tool, another weapon in our arsenal to keep them safe. it's been wildly stressful the way that i think all parents are dealing with the unknown that is doubled or maybe even tripled for us. >> reporter: her son got his second dose last month just before his 5th birthday. do you feel like parents are only thinking about their own c> the vaccine really does save lives and protect lives. >> reporter: the cdc panel recommended kids ages 5 to 11 get their booster at least five months after their second dose. the fda has said a covid vaccine for children under 5 could receive emergency use authorization in june. nikki battiste, cbs news, greenwich, connecticut. >>> what would be the nation's strictest abortion law is headed to the desk of oklahoma's governor. yesterday, state lawmakers a
. >> reporter: in connecticut, covid cases are up nearly 118% in the past month. that's where bridget tichar is raising two young immunocompromised kids. both 5-year-old teddy and 3-year-old liza have type-one diabetes. >> the vaccine is so important to us because it's basically another tool, another weapon in our arsenal to keep them safe. it's been wildly stressful the way that i think all parents are dealing with the unknown that is doubled or maybe even tripled for us. >>...
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missing connecticut mother turns into a homicide investigation. this is the "cbs morning news." missing connecticut mother turns into a homicide investigation. this is the "cbs morning news." ♪ george has entresto, a heart failure medicine that helps his heart... so he can keep on doing what he loves. in the largest heart failure study ever, entresto was proven superior at helping people stay alive and out of the hospital. it helps improve your heart's ability to pump blood to the body. don't take entresto if pregnant; it can cause harm or death to an unborn baby. don't take entresto with an ace inhibitor or aliskiren, or if you've had angioedema with an ace or arb. the most serious side effects are angioedema, low blood pressure, kidney problems, or high blood potassium. ♪ the beat goes on ask your doctor about entresto for heart failure. that was great! entrust your heart to entresto. ♪ the beat goes on what they eat and drink ise is likely acidic and then what's happening is the weakening of enamel. now is the perfect time for a toothpast
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the university of connecticut takes down kentucky to win the ncaa tournament. >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for tuesday, april 8th, 2014. good morning. good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. we begin with the continuing threat of severe storms along the eastern seaboard and gulf coast. a powerful weather system made its way across the southeast monday, dumping heavy rains, causing flash flooding and spawning at least one damaging tornado. >> reporter: the twister touched down in eastern north carolina monday evening. the winds were so strong, it lifted up a pickup truck, dumping it 40 yards from the highway. the driver and son were injured, but the man's brother-in-law says it's a miracle their injuries weren't more serious. >> you see a man to the hospital, walking away, got in the rescue squad, thanking god, crying and stuff. and me and myself, we cried all the way here. >> reporter: the tornado continued its damage, flattening eight homes and injuring at least three other people. >> it just was a big, dark, black cloud up top. and as it reached the ground, it changed to a littl
the university of connecticut takes down kentucky to win the ncaa tournament. >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for tuesday, april 8th, 2014. good morning. good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. we begin with the continuing threat of severe storms along the eastern seaboard and gulf coast. a powerful weather system made its way across the southeast monday, dumping heavy rains, causing flash flooding and spawning at least one damaging tornado. >> reporter: the...
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. >> reporter: east hampton, connecticut is called belltown, u.s. because at once there were 30 bell makers here. bevins was the last one. bevin brothers made the first bicycle bell in 1861. in 1923 bevince bells started calling children to the good humor ice cream truck and one of its bells had a starring role in the christmas class jic "it's a wonderful life." >> look daddy, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings. >> reporter: today matt bevin is starting over. 14 of his 27 employees are back at work in this temporary factory trying to rebuild their biggest order, 25,000 bells for the salvation army's kettle ring. >> we aren't just making wishes. we're not even just in the bell business. we're in the memory business. we're making memories. >> reporter: since the fire hundreds of those memories have made their way to his mail box in the form of handwritten letters, all from people who wanted to share their own bell stories. >> i'm going to start crying. i'm glad your bells are still made in the united states of america. >> reporter: he vow
. >> reporter: east hampton, connecticut is called belltown, u.s. because at once there were 30 bell makers here. bevins was the last one. bevin brothers made the first bicycle bell in 1861. in 1923 bevince bells started calling children to the good humor ice cream truck and one of its bells had a starring role in the christmas class jic "it's a wonderful life." >> look daddy, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings. >> reporter: today matt bevin is starting...
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connecticut senator richard blumenthal. what do you expect this report to reveal that isn't already known? >> this report will be a very factual, straightforward recitation of facts that reveal the immensity and monstrosity of this tragedy again. and i hope create some additional momentum for gun violence prevention. >> reporter: in the past year, many school districts nationwide have beefed up security. but federal efforts to establish background checks for firearm purchases that could limit access for the mentally ill have gone nowhere. >> i think that school security has to be improved. that will be a lesson of the report. and, of course, longer term mental health initiatives what could have been done to reach adam lanza before he committed this horrific act. >> reporter: dylan hockley's mother, nicole, told scott pelley one thing will never be known. >> i would love to know why. but i think that's a question that is never going to be answered and i don't expect that to be in the police report. we'll never know what went
connecticut senator richard blumenthal. what do you expect this report to reveal that isn't already known? >> this report will be a very factual, straightforward recitation of facts that reveal the immensity and monstrosity of this tragedy again. and i hope create some additional momentum for gun violence prevention. >> reporter: in the past year, many school districts nationwide have beefed up security. but federal efforts to establish background checks for firearm purchases that...
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. >>> well, this morning storrs, connecticut, is the winner of the basketball universe. the uconn's women's team won for the first time in 19 years. the huskies capped off their fifth undefeated season by handing notre dame its first loss of the season in the final game, 79-58. uconn and coach geno yore ya moe moved past pat summitt in tennessee for the most titles all time. >>> and the uconn women's victory also means a clean sweep for the school. on tuesday, the uconn men were back on campus to celebrate their ncaa tournament. win. it is just the second time in history that the school has swept both the men's and women's tournaments, and the only other time was in 2004 when it was done by, you guessed it, the university of connecticut. >>> in baseball ryan braun was suspended for the final 65 games of last season, but his home run drought went all the way back to maine. in philadelphia last night the former mvp made up for lost time. braun crushes three home runs and drives in seven runs as the brewers spoil the phillies' home opener with a 10-4 win. >>> and san franci
. >>> well, this morning storrs, connecticut, is the winner of the basketball universe. the uconn's women's team won for the first time in 19 years. the huskies capped off their fifth undefeated season by handing notre dame its first loss of the season in the final game, 79-58. uconn and coach geno yore ya moe moved past pat summitt in tennessee for the most titles all time. >>> and the uconn women's victory also means a clean sweep for the school. on tuesday, the uconn men...
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connecticut will play number three seed illinois next. illinois knocked off number two seed iowa state 72-69. >>> and iowa superstar caitlin clark has been invited to take part in olympic training camp for the u.s. national team. it does look like she can participate in the camp only if iowa loses in the ncaa tournament. it takes place during the final four in cleveland where clark and iowa hope to be competing. clark is the only non-wnba player to be invited. >>> coming up on "cbs mornings," actor diarra kilpatrick is here. " actor diarra kilpatrick is here. o severe plaque psoriasis symptoms define me... emerge as you. with tremfya®, most people saw 90% clearer skin at 4 months... ...and the majority stayed clearer, at 5 years. serious allergic reactions may occur. tremfya® may increase your risk of infections and lower your ability to fight them. tell your doctor if you have an infection or symptoms or if you had a vaccine or plan to. emerge as you. emerge tremfyant®. ask you doctor about tremfya®. only unitedhealthcare medicare ad
connecticut will play number three seed illinois next. illinois knocked off number two seed iowa state 72-69. >>> and iowa superstar caitlin clark has been invited to take part in olympic training camp for the u.s. national team. it does look like she can participate in the camp only if iowa loses in the ncaa tournament. it takes place during the final four in cleveland where clark and iowa hope to be competing. clark is the only non-wnba player to be invited. >>> coming up on...
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the plane went down shortly after takeoff yesterday in connecticut. at least seven people were killed. the plane was used to take aircraft enthusiasts on thrill rides. kris van cleave has more on this story. >>> boeing 93012, we'd like to return to the field. >> reporter: the world war ii b-17 burst into flames after crash landing at hartford's bradley airport. from the air you can see the burned wreckage. angela fletcher saw the plane moments before the crash. >> i heard what sounded like a freight train coming down the street. so i looked out the window and kind of waited for it, and all of a sudden i saw this plane go over the house real low. i heard the engine go pop, pop. you could tell there was >> reporter: the trouble started about five minutes into the flight. among the 13 on board were two pilots. they radioed the tower about a problem. >> what's the reason for contact? >> the number four engine. we'd like to return. >> reporter: while trying to make an emergency landing it hit the de-icing building and a maintenance facility. one person was
the plane went down shortly after takeoff yesterday in connecticut. at least seven people were killed. the plane was used to take aircraft enthusiasts on thrill rides. kris van cleave has more on this story. >>> boeing 93012, we'd like to return to the field. >> reporter: the world war ii b-17 burst into flames after crash landing at hartford's bradley airport. from the air you can see the burned wreckage. angela fletcher saw the plane moments before the crash. >> i heard...
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. >>> a connecticut teenager is making medical history. the device she is using could change the lives of diabetes sufferers. >> clair suffers from type one diabetes and keeping her blood sugar in check is a struggle. >> it's hard to do between musicals and track and school work. >> the active 14-year-old said this small device is going to simplify her life dramatically. she is one of the first patients in the country and the first pediatric patient to receive the artificial pancreas since it was approved last year. >> it gave me .2 units of insul insulin. >> it measures her blood sugar and delivers insulin 24 hours a day with less interaction from clair. the doctor at yale children's diabetes program said reducing that is huge. >> you have to test and dosing what you are eating, but this will do a lot of important safety work in between meals and during exercise and at night. >> those are the times clair's mother would worry about blood sugar dropping the most. >> i lept all night last night. >> clair is looking forward to a future with l
. >>> a connecticut teenager is making medical history. the device she is using could change the lives of diabetes sufferers. >> clair suffers from type one diabetes and keeping her blood sugar in check is a struggle. >> it's hard to do between musicals and track and school work. >> the active 14-year-old said this small device is going to simplify her life dramatically. she is one of the first patients in the country and the first pediatric patient to receive the...
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. >>> connecticut suffered the worst number of power outages in state history. states of emergency were declared in new jersey, connecticut, massachusetts and parts of new york. the storm blasted the east coast from maryland to maine. this morning, more than 2 million homes and businesses are still without power and at least 11 deaths are blamed on the storm. jim axelrod has our report. >> reporter: if they hadn't seen it. >> never saw this before in my life. >> reporter: they might not have believed it. but up and down the east coast, there was simply too much snow to ignore. >> i can't stand it. i hate it it. i hate it, hate it, hate it! i can't even express how much i hate it! it's awful! >> reporter: as the chain saws roared, more than 3 million households were without power. >> this is ridiculous. in october, not november not past halloween. it's crazy out here already. >> reporter: records were set in new york city where 2.9 inches of snow fell in central park. they never measured ab inch here in any october day since 1869. concord, new hampshire, 13.6 inc
. >>> connecticut suffered the worst number of power outages in state history. states of emergency were declared in new jersey, connecticut, massachusetts and parts of new york. the storm blasted the east coast from maryland to maine. this morning, more than 2 million homes and businesses are still without power and at least 11 deaths are blamed on the storm. jim axelrod has our report. >> reporter: if they hadn't seen it. >> never saw this before in my life. >>...
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he died at his connecticut home yesterday. years ago spinney said he may be the most unknown famous person in america. fans laid flowers at big bird's star on the hollywood walk of fame. at the kennedy center honors in washington they paid tribute to spinney and "sesame street." carroll spinney was 85. >>> coming up on the "morning news" now, the latest on the death of rapper juice wrld who died after a medical emergency. >>> and another pageant flub. host steve harvey mixes up contestants again. >>> this is the "cbs morning news." news." mornings were made for better things than rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis. when considering another treatment, ask about xeljanz xr, a once-daily pill for adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis or active psoriatic arthritis for whom methotrexate did not work well enough. it can reduce pain, swelling, and significantly improve physical function. xeljanz can lower your ability to fight infections like tb; don't start xeljanz if you have an infection. taking a higher tha
he died at his connecticut home yesterday. years ago spinney said he may be the most unknown famous person in america. fans laid flowers at big bird's star on the hollywood walk of fame. at the kennedy center honors in washington they paid tribute to spinney and "sesame street." carroll spinney was 85. >>> coming up on the "morning news" now, the latest on the death of rapper juice wrld who died after a medical emergency. >>> and another pageant flub. host...
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emotions are still raw here in newtown, connecticut. five funerals are scheduled for today in this one small town, and people are still reeling. hundreds gathered for a memorial service to remember sandy hook elementary school principal dawn hochsprung. she died trying to stop the shooter after he broke into the school. >> you don't have to know her. you just have to know what she did was an act of selflessness and that touches humanity. >> reporter: hochsprung's funeral is just one of five that will be held today. tuesday more were laid to rest. james mattioli loved sports and math. he was a numbers guy. jessica rekos loved horses. she wanted a cowgirl hat for christmas. yesterday was a day of mixed emotion for many parents and students as school reopened in newtown for everyone except the kids who attended sandy hook elementary. >> it was so surreal. >> reporter: there were some that stayed away. >> my neighbor up the street, she -- her kid didn't come back. >> reporter: but there was also this. smiles from children who appeared to be
emotions are still raw here in newtown, connecticut. five funerals are scheduled for today in this one small town, and people are still reeling. hundreds gathered for a memorial service to remember sandy hook elementary school principal dawn hochsprung. she died trying to stop the shooter after he broke into the school. >> you don't have to know her. you just have to know what she did was an act of selflessness and that touches humanity. >> reporter: hochsprung's funeral is just one...
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relatives of eight victims and an fbi agent who responded sued jones in connecticut. they said they were harassed and threatened by people after the "info. wars" host called it a hoax. they claim he used the mass shooting to make millions of dollars. >> all i can say is i'm proud that what we were able to accomplish was just to simply tell the truth, and it shouldn't be this hard, and it shouldn't be this scary. >> jones has acknowledged he was wrong about the shooting. in an earlier trial he was ordered to pay nearly $50 million to the parents of another victim. on his show yesterday, jones asked his viewers for donations. his attorney said he will appeal. jones still faces a third defamation trial in texas. >>> former los angeles city council president nury martinez resigned from her council seat over racist comments she made at a closed door meeting. martinez and two other council members, all latino democrats, have been under pressure to resign after leaked recordings from the meeting surfaced. martinez can be heard making racist remarks about the black son of a w
relatives of eight victims and an fbi agent who responded sued jones in connecticut. they said they were harassed and threatened by people after the "info. wars" host called it a hoax. they claim he used the mass shooting to make millions of dollars. >> all i can say is i'm proud that what we were able to accomplish was just to simply tell the truth, and it shouldn't be this hard, and it shouldn't be this scary. >> jones has acknowledged he was wrong about the shooting. in...
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the 16-mile-long blaze has destroyed an area the size of connecticut. sandra hughes reports. >> reporter: texas is a virtual tinder box. the state's largest fire is burning in bastrop county east of austin. it's already destroyed more than 475 homes and shows no sign of stopping. >> it's really very tragic is what it is. when you get a fire established like this, and the weather conditions as they are, it becomes very difficult and challenging situation. >> reporter: tropical storm lee brought high winds to texas over the weekend, and fanned the flames. >> the wind is just horrific out there. low humidity's making these firefighters use indirect attacks. >> reporter: firefighters are working around the clock, but relying mostly on air attacks. at least 5,000 people have been forced from their homes, some are staying in emergency shelters, waiting for word. >> i never did get to go to the house and see anything, get anything. this -- what i have on is all i was able to leave the house with yesterday. >> reporter: texas governor rick perry is urging peopl
the 16-mile-long blaze has destroyed an area the size of connecticut. sandra hughes reports. >> reporter: texas is a virtual tinder box. the state's largest fire is burning in bastrop county east of austin. it's already destroyed more than 475 homes and shows no sign of stopping. >> it's really very tragic is what it is. when you get a fire established like this, and the weather conditions as they are, it becomes very difficult and challenging situation. >> reporter: tropical...
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. >>> the university of connecticut honored its championship women's basketball team. the huskies won their fourth consecutive national title tuesday night in a rout over syracuse. it was uconn's 11th national women's title. the uconn seniors finished with 151-5 record. congratulations to them. >>> coming up on the "morning news." making her own headlines. a spunky 9-year-old reporter fires back at her critics. >>> a teacher in newtown, connecticut, is busted for bringing a gun to school. this is the "cbs morning news." but he's terrible. for the strength and energy to keep doing what you love, try new ensure enlive. only patented ensure enlive has hmb, plus 20 grams of protein to help rebuild muscle. and its clinically proven formula helps you stay you. oh. nice shot. new ensure enlive. always be you. see me. see me. don't stare at me. see me. see me. see me to know that psoriasis is just something that i have. i'm not contagious. see me to know that... ...i won't stop until i find what works. discover cosentyx, a different kind of medicine for moderate to severe plaq
. >>> the university of connecticut honored its championship women's basketball team. the huskies won their fourth consecutive national title tuesday night in a rout over syracuse. it was uconn's 11th national women's title. the uconn seniors finished with 151-5 record. congratulations to them. >>> coming up on the "morning news." making her own headlines. a spunky 9-year-old reporter fires back at her critics. >>> a teacher in newtown, connecticut, is...
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he's the gunman who murdered 20 first graders and six adults in newtown, connecticut, last december. elaine quijano spoke about the report with some of the families of the victims. >> reporter: the report painted a chilling picture of killer adam lanza. he blacked out his bedroom windows with garbage bags, kept sbred sheaths of mass murderers, kept arms and ammunition and communicated with his mother nancy only by e-mail. how responsible do you hold nancy lanza for what happen thad day? >> there was obviously a breakdown in terms of the parenting and the structure in that house. >> there was not responsible gun ownership either because there was access to weapons and firearms. >> and you hold nancy lanza responsible in that way when it comes to the guns that were available. >> yes, i do. >> this was a young man who didn't seem to have many connections. it takes a team to raise a child. it takes a community. where were the rest of the people in his life? >> reporter: the report also said six minutes passed from the time the first officer arrived to when police entered the school. how
he's the gunman who murdered 20 first graders and six adults in newtown, connecticut, last december. elaine quijano spoke about the report with some of the families of the victims. >> reporter: the report painted a chilling picture of killer adam lanza. he blacked out his bedroom windows with garbage bags, kept sbred sheaths of mass murderers, kept arms and ammunition and communicated with his mother nancy only by e-mail. how responsible do you hold nancy lanza for what happen thad day?...
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. >> following other mass shootings including those in colorado, connecticut and florida, congress failed to take action on gun control, a bipartisan bill on background checks failed in the senate four years ago amid strong opposition from gun groups including the nra. 13 years ago the federal assault weapons ban expired. it might have outlawed some of the guns used in the vegas attack. and just before the las vegas assault, some republicans were pushing legislation to loosen fire arms restrictions including one to ease regulations on gun silencers. yesterday, speaker of the house, paul ryan showed no interest in tightening gun laws. he issued a statement saying the whole country stands united in our shock, in our condolences and prayers. >> if we will not restrict access to guns that are weapons of war, restrict access from people who shouldn't have these guns then -- then we are simply setting ourself for this to happen again. >> i think that we can have those policy conversations but today is not that day. >> well, before sunday the worst mass shooting in modern u.s. history was at the
. >> following other mass shootings including those in colorado, connecticut and florida, congress failed to take action on gun control, a bipartisan bill on background checks failed in the senate four years ago amid strong opposition from gun groups including the nra. 13 years ago the federal assault weapons ban expired. it might have outlawed some of the guns used in the vegas attack. and just before the las vegas assault, some republicans were pushing legislation to loosen fire arms...
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enough is enough. >> reporter: senator chris murphy represents newtown, connecticut. the scene of the 2012 sandy hook shooting that killed 20 first graders and six teachers. he's imploring his congressional colleagues to find compromise on meaningful gun-control legislation. >> i'm here on this floor to beg, to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues -- find a path forward here. work with us to find a way to pass laws that make this less likely. >> it is truly horrific. there's nothing more evil than violent criminals who target children. >> reporter: senator ted cruz of texas denounced the shooting. he's suggesting schools post armed law enforcement on their campuses. >> you see democrats and a lot of folks in the media whose immediate solution is to try to restrict the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. that doesn't work. it's not effective. it doesn't prevent crime. >> reporter: cruz is u urging t arrest and prosecution of felons and fugitives when they try to illegally purchase firearms. skyler henry, cbs news, washington. >>> ho
enough is enough. >> reporter: senator chris murphy represents newtown, connecticut. the scene of the 2012 sandy hook shooting that killed 20 first graders and six teachers. he's imploring his congressional colleagues to find compromise on meaningful gun-control legislation. >> i'm here on this floor to beg, to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues -- find a path forward here. work with us to find a way to pass laws that make this less likely. >> it is...
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this official day of mourning extends beyond connecticut. states around the country are planning a moment of silence to remember the slain students and faculty. terrell? >> all right. marlie hall in newtown for us this morning. marl marley, thank you so much. >>> david keene, president of the national rifle association, will be bob schieffer's guest on this sunday's "face the nation." >>> one of the two bank robbers who escaped from a chicago high-rise jail has been captured. the fbi says joseph banks was captured late yesterday in chicago. bavgs and kenneth conley made a daring escape tuesday, making a hole in the wall and used knotted bed sheets to scale 20 stories. conley remains at large. >>> we'll take a quick break. when we come back, doomsday scenario. depending on your interpretation, the mayans predicted the end of the world today. we'll check in on them. i hope they have a party. that's when we come back on the "morning news." round your sympt, ask your gastroenterologist about humira adalimumab. humira has been proven to work for
this official day of mourning extends beyond connecticut. states around the country are planning a moment of silence to remember the slain students and faculty. terrell? >> all right. marlie hall in newtown for us this morning. marl marley, thank you so much. >>> david keene, president of the national rifle association, will be bob schieffer's guest on this sunday's "face the nation." >>> one of the two bank robbers who escaped from a chicago high-rise jail has...
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. >> a dozen children are hurt when a ride at a connecticut festival breaks down. >>> and questions about the queen's security detail after a royal mix jum aup and a break-i buckingham palace. captioning funded by cbs >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for monday, september 9 >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for monday, september 9h, 2013. good morning. good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. well, syrian president bashar al assad tells "cbs this morning" anchor charlie rose that there's no proof his regime is responsible for the chemical atang against the syrian people. it is the first time the dictator has spoken to u.s. television network since president obama asked congress to approve a military strike against syria. speaking in london, secretary of state john kerry dismissed assad's claim, saying the evidence speaks for itself. earlier in paris kerry urged arab leaders to support a strike against syria. >> he has one of the largest stocks of chemical weapons in the world and at the moment he has no intention of really negotiating, so it is certain that if he is threatened, he wi
. >> a dozen children are hurt when a ride at a connecticut festival breaks down. >>> and questions about the queen's security detail after a royal mix jum aup and a break-i buckingham palace. captioning funded by cbs >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for monday, september 9 >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for monday, september 9h, 2013. good morning. good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. well, syrian president bashar al assad tells...
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. >>> now to campaign 2010 and the hotly contested senate race in connecticut. republican linda mcmahon and democrat richard blumenthal held their first debate on monday. mcmahon denied claims that she wants to lower the minimum wage. >> let me say categorically that it is wrong and absolutely false, and incorrect in this ad is i would consider reducing the minimum wage. that's a lie. you know that's a lie. i never said it and it's in your ad, and boy, that's just wrong. >> as for blumenthal he admitted misrepresenting his military service but said, that's old news. >> on a few occasions, out of hundreds, when i commented on it, i described it inaccurately, and i regret it. i take full responsibility for it. it was not intentional. but, that is no excuse. >> mcmahon is a former wrestling company executive. blumenthal is the connecticut attorney general. >>> in the delaware senate race, republican christine o'donnell issued her first tv ad that addresses a comment she made during a 1999 interview in which she said she dabbled in witchcraft. >> i'm not a witch. i'
. >>> now to campaign 2010 and the hotly contested senate race in connecticut. republican linda mcmahon and democrat richard blumenthal held their first debate on monday. mcmahon denied claims that she wants to lower the minimum wage. >> let me say categorically that it is wrong and absolutely false, and incorrect in this ad is i would consider reducing the minimum wage. that's a lie. you know that's a lie. i never said it and it's in your ad, and boy, that's just wrong. >>...
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it says it was necessary to share information about gun permits in the wake of the connecticut school shootings. that story was published on sunday. it was accompanied by online maps showing where permit holders live. >>> the connecticut shooting sparked a different response in l.a. there the city started its gun buyback program much earlier than usual. john blackstone reports. >> they're hunting rivals. >> reporter: angela atkins came to the los angeles gun buyback two hunting rifles and thoughts of the children who died in newtown, connecticut. >> it was emotional, i cried, and i just felt like those were everybody's children. >> reporter: so you're getting rid of your only guns. >> getting rid of my only guns, yeah. i couldn't send them a sympathy card or anything, so i thought that's the best thing i can do. >> reporter: it was because of newtown that mayor villaraigosa moved up the annual gun buyback usually held on mother's day. the city offers gift certificates up to $200 depending on the kind of gun. the nra might say you're taking guns out of the good guys. >> well, the nra s
it says it was necessary to share information about gun permits in the wake of the connecticut school shootings. that story was published on sunday. it was accompanied by online maps showing where permit holders live. >>> the connecticut shooting sparked a different response in l.a. there the city started its gun buyback program much earlier than usual. john blackstone reports. >> they're hunting rivals. >> reporter: angela atkins came to the los angeles gun buyback two...
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about a half hour later, another plane was intercepted over new haven, connecticut, also followed until it landed safely. >>> in oklahoma, wildfires have claimed their first victim. officials say they found a body in a home destroyed by the fire. in some parts, the flames were reportedly so intense, they were like a fire tornado. manuel bojorquez has more. >> reporter: brandy west was one of dozens who returned to see what was left of her home. >> i mean, i'm more worried about everybody else than i am myself. >> reporter: officials have now contained roughly half of the 50 fires that raged through the state this weekend. the largest was described as a monster fire that devoured nearly 90 square miles. arson is suspected as the cause of one of the fires, but the severe drought is also to blame. according to the u.s. drought monitor, 100% of oklahoma is in drought, 70% of it is extreme. nationally, more than 60% of the country is in moderate or exceptional drought. three months ago, it was less than 40%. >> here, girls, come on! >> reporter: lyle mackey is a farmer in luther, oklahoma. >
about a half hour later, another plane was intercepted over new haven, connecticut, also followed until it landed safely. >>> in oklahoma, wildfires have claimed their first victim. officials say they found a body in a home destroyed by the fire. in some parts, the flames were reportedly so intense, they were like a fire tornado. manuel bojorquez has more. >> reporter: brandy west was one of dozens who returned to see what was left of her home. >> i mean, i'm more worried...
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minnesota holds a gubernatorial primary while a senate seat is up for grabs in connecticut. richard blumenthal awaits the winner of the connecticut gop primary between rob simmons and linden mcmahon. and in georgia, sarah palin's star power will be put to the test. >> are you ready to bring it on? >> reporter: her pick in the republican primary for governor, karen handel, is pitted against former congressman nathan deal. some experts say the key to today's primaries is actually who shows up. democrats will be paying close attention to see if republican momentum is holding. a recent pew research study shows gop enthusiasm is at a 16 year high. 77% of republicans say they will definitely vote this year compared to 65% of democrats. a big motivating factor, the economy. >> on the national landscape, there is one single issue. and that's the economy. because the economy is so bad, it ends up being a referendum on the president. >> reporter: democrats head into november eager to maintain their majorities in congress, but republicans are just as eager to regain that control. and o
minnesota holds a gubernatorial primary while a senate seat is up for grabs in connecticut. richard blumenthal awaits the winner of the connecticut gop primary between rob simmons and linden mcmahon. and in georgia, sarah palin's star power will be put to the test. >> are you ready to bring it on? >> reporter: her pick in the republican primary for governor, karen handel, is pitted against former congressman nathan deal. some experts say the key to today's primaries is actually who...
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it's gotten so bad in connecticut, they are thinking about bringing in the national guard to help. omar villafranca has the details. >> reporter: at connecticut children's medical center, doctors are slammed with the surge in rsv cases. dr. john brancato says every inch of the emergency room is filled. >> we are having patients in hall beds. we're using our orthopedic room, other treatment rooms as much as possible. >> reporter: rsv cases typically peak in december to mid-february. this month the hospital has more rsv cases than any other respiratory illness including covid. >> a lot of the patients that we're seeing now are sicker. so they need immediate assessment. >> reporter: further south, almost half of the icu beds at cook children's hospital in fort worth, texas, are filled with rsv patients. dr. daniel guzman is treating them. >> it's going to be a rough winter. we're already seeing numbers spike over the last few weeks with over 550 er visits per day. >> reporter: 4-month-old lindi is in the icu. her parents took her to an urgent care clinic concerned it was more than a c
it's gotten so bad in connecticut, they are thinking about bringing in the national guard to help. omar villafranca has the details. >> reporter: at connecticut children's medical center, doctors are slammed with the surge in rsv cases. dr. john brancato says every inch of the emergency room is filled. >> we are having patients in hall beds. we're using our orthopedic room, other treatment rooms as much as possible. >> reporter: rsv cases typically peak in december to...
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a connecticut worker said to be cold as ice kills eight coworkers in a shooting rampage. >>> and same-sex marriage. the first federal ruling is expected today. >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for wednesday, august 4, >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for wednesday, august 4, 2010. captioning funded by cbs >>> good morning, everybody, and thanks for joining us. i'm betty nguyen. so far so good. bp says its operation to permanently plug the oil leak is going well. bp says it has pumped mud into the damaged well for eight hours. the so-called static kill and the well does remain stable. meanwhile, it's reported the government will announce today that the spilled oil isn't the threat that it once was. tara mergener is in washington with the latest on this. do explain about this threat and how it's not once what it once was. >> reporter: good morning, betty. we have good news on two fronts. one, bp says it has reached a significant milestone and they are no longer pumping mud into this well to see if it holds up. also, a new study reveals promising information about the state of the gulf.
a connecticut worker said to be cold as ice kills eight coworkers in a shooting rampage. >>> and same-sex marriage. the first federal ruling is expected today. >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for wednesday, august 4, >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for wednesday, august 4, 2010. captioning funded by cbs >>> good morning, everybody, and thanks for joining us. i'm betty nguyen. so far so good. bp says its operation to permanently plug...
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. >>> a connecticut jury ruled against a woman who sues her young nephew. she claims her nephew gave her a hug that caused her to fall and break her wrist and she testified it made it hard for her to hold a plate of hors d'oeuvreses. jessica snyder of our connecticut cbs station reports. >> reporter:ever, why did you take your nephew to court? >> jennifer connell left the courthouse without saying a word after losing a lawsuit she filed against her 12-year-old nephew. she sued him after attending his birthday party at his westport, connecticut, home back in 2001. 2011. she said in her complaint he caused her to fall knocking her to the ground and resulting in severe personal injuries including a fracture requiring surgery. connell said on the stand her nephew was excited to see her when she got to his house and when he leapt up into her arms, he shocked her to the ground. she still wears an arm cast. after a two-week trial, the jury unanimously refused to award her a single cent. >> we just couldn't find him, you know, liable for what happened. >> reporter:
. >>> a connecticut jury ruled against a woman who sues her young nephew. she claims her nephew gave her a hug that caused her to fall and break her wrist and she testified it made it hard for her to hold a plate of hors d'oeuvreses. jessica snyder of our connecticut cbs station reports. >> reporter:ever, why did you take your nephew to court? >> jennifer connell left the courthouse without saying a word after losing a lawsuit she filed against her 12-year-old nephew. she...
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randall pinkston, cbs news, newtown, connecticut. >>> well, one of the latest victims of gun violence in this country, a 15-year-old chicago girl, is getting particular attention because she was shot and killed after performing at president obama's inauguration. she was shot as she walked with friends in a chicago park tuesday afternoon. the gunman was apparently not aiming at her. she was shot in the back as she tried to run. she is the 42nd homicide victim in chicago this month alone. >>> and coming up on the "morning news," confirmation hearings begin for defense secretary nominee chuck hagel and we'll find out who has been chosen to resurrect the popular twinkies snack cake ahead in "moneywatch." this is the "cbs morning news." cakes ahead. this is the "cbs morning news." and then fill the rest up with cream and it -- mommy, what's going on? what are you doing? so when we did the blonde roast she finally went from a splash of coffee to only a splash of cream. and i thought that was so cool, i said "well she's enjoying this." ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ living with moderate to severe rheumatoi
randall pinkston, cbs news, newtown, connecticut. >>> well, one of the latest victims of gun violence in this country, a 15-year-old chicago girl, is getting particular attention because she was shot and killed after performing at president obama's inauguration. she was shot as she walked with friends in a chicago park tuesday afternoon. the gunman was apparently not aiming at her. she was shot in the back as she tried to run. she is the 42nd homicide victim in chicago this month...
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while new york's primary is tuesday, five more eastern states, connecticut, delaware, said nominating an unpopular candidate would be disaster. >> you know what will happen if we nominate people who have high negatives and cannot beat hillary? we are not just going to lose the white house, we are not just going to lose the supreme court, but i tell you what, there's a good chance your senate majority leader will be the senate minority leader. >> trump and ted cruz told the gathering they were confident of winning the gop nomination. >> i think we are going to have a great time in cleveland. hopefully, not too good a time because, by that time, it should be solved by the time we get there, okay? >> we will win the nomination in cleveland. we will win the general election in november. we will defeat hillary clinton, and we will turn this country around. >> a few hundred protesters, many opposed to trump, marched outside and there were a few arrests. >>> donald trump's campaign manager corey lewandowski is relieved florida prosecutors dropped the charges against him for grabbing a report
while new york's primary is tuesday, five more eastern states, connecticut, delaware, said nominating an unpopular candidate would be disaster. >> you know what will happen if we nominate people who have high negatives and cannot beat hillary? we are not just going to lose the white house, we are not just going to lose the supreme court, but i tell you what, there's a good chance your senate majority leader will be the senate minority leader. >> trump and ted cruz told the gathering...
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i'm kenneth craig in north ha n haven, connecticut. that story coming up. necticut. that story coming up. ♪ ouch! new band-aid® brand skin-flex™ bandages. our best bandage yet! it dries almost instantly. better? yeah. good thing because stopping never crosses your mind. band-aid® brand. stick with it™ she pretty much lives in her favorite princess dress. but once a week i let her play sheriff so i can wash it. i use tide to get out those week old stains and downy to get it fresh and soft. you are free to go. tide and downy together. president trump changes his story once again about a highly scrutinzed meeting between his son and a russian lawyer during the 2016 campaign.... and one bay area city is going to extreme lengths to cut down on a very noisy sideshow problem... details on the "stopping ban" join us for kpix 5 news this morning... beginning at 4:30. good morning. >>> here's a look at today's forecast in some cities around the country. >>> like a movie star fighting paparazzi, a shark goes after a camera. massachusetts researchers released video of a
i'm kenneth craig in north ha n haven, connecticut. that story coming up. necticut. that story coming up. ♪ ouch! new band-aid® brand skin-flex™ bandages. our best bandage yet! it dries almost instantly. better? yeah. good thing because stopping never crosses your mind. band-aid® brand. stick with it™ she pretty much lives in her favorite princess dress. but once a week i let her play sheriff so i can wash it. i use tide to get out those week old stains and downy to get it fresh and...
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. >> reporter: the three-masted ship "hms bounty" was sailing from connecticut to florida. when it floundered. the coast guard located the life rafts by honing in on emergency beacons. what followed was the rescue and vessel pitching so violently, that at times they capsized. one after another the crew members, wearing cold water survival suits and life jackets, were pulled aboard in the wildly swinging cage. >> this one is swinging really bad. >> reporter: the swimmer remained in the water, waiting for the empty cage to be lowered for another rescue. at one point he moved from raft to another by dangling beneath the helicopter. >> i'm trying to stop the wind. i'm not swinging dan too much. >> no, no, i stopped him. i think i threw my shoulder out. >> reporter: as last survivor was hoisted aboard, the pilot was making plans to refuel as soon as they landed to head back out and search for two crew members still missing. >> let's just go to cherry point, drop some people off. get gas and come back. >> reporter: some survivors suffered injuries. the body of one of the two miss
. >> reporter: the three-masted ship "hms bounty" was sailing from connecticut to florida. when it floundered. the coast guard located the life rafts by honing in on emergency beacons. what followed was the rescue and vessel pitching so violently, that at times they capsized. one after another the crew members, wearing cold water survival suits and life jackets, were pulled aboard in the wildly swinging cage. >> this one is swinging really bad. >> reporter: the...
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stanford played tough defense to upset the top-ranked university of connecticut. they broke the ucla men's team record win streak last week. >> we just didn't play like ourselves, you know. give credit to stanford. i thought they played an unbelievably good game. defensively, they just took us out of everything we tried to do. then they made big plays when they had to make them. >> the final stanford beating uconn 71-59. >>> in the nba, a showdown between the top two teams in the western con frerns. tim duncan of san antonio had 17 points against dallas, gary neil added 21 for the spurs. the spurs win it 99-93, their 12th victory in 14 games. they are 28-4. san antonio with the best record in the nba. >>> in orlando, dwight howard of the magic had 24 points against the knicks. orlando built a 20-point lead and held off a new york rally. the a magic over the knicks. 112-103. >>> the nfl fined the new york jets $100,000, the punishment for the assistant coach sal alosi tripping nolan carroll on the sideline during a punt return in a game earlier this month. you may
stanford played tough defense to upset the top-ranked university of connecticut. they broke the ucla men's team record win streak last week. >> we just didn't play like ourselves, you know. give credit to stanford. i thought they played an unbelievably good game. defensively, they just took us out of everything we tried to do. then they made big plays when they had to make them. >> the final stanford beating uconn 71-59. >>> in the nba, a showdown between the top two teams...
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connecticut's governor calls the idea outrageous. >>> still ahead, super bowl, super fans. we will show you how more women are getting into the game. that's ahead in "moneywatch." it's really cool to the touch. at mattress firm, get zero percent apr financing. visit mattress firm, america's number one tempur-pedic retailer today. jane didn't like restrictions. not in life. and not when it came to watching her calories. why settle on taste? jane thought. that's why jane loves light & fit greek nonfat yogurt. bursting with rich creamy awesomeness and 12 grams of protein. all for 80 calories. no settling here. what else does jane love? that you could win a fitbit flex from light & fit. learn more on specially marked packs. light & fit. feel free to enjoy. >>> here's a look at the forecast in some cities around the country. >>> luckily, we here at the late, late show, have all kinds of suggestions for doing the super bowl on the cheap, right? we all know jerseys are expensive, right? so this year, just do shirts and skins. a topless cam newton is going to double your ratings, a
connecticut's governor calls the idea outrageous. >>> still ahead, super bowl, super fans. we will show you how more women are getting into the game. that's ahead in "moneywatch." it's really cool to the touch. at mattress firm, get zero percent apr financing. visit mattress firm, america's number one tempur-pedic retailer today. jane didn't like restrictions. not in life. and not when it came to watching her calories. why settle on taste? jane thought. that's why jane loves...
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connecticut is going after its fifth national title. >>> and later today, nasa is set to introduce the four astronauts who will fly around the moon. the three americans and one canadian will make up the crew of "artemis 2" when it blasts off no earlier than the end of next year. the astronauts will not land on the lunar surface. the ten-day mission will travel around the moon before heading back to earth. nasa astronauts last headed to the moon in 1972. >>> coming up, the big winners of last night's cmt music awards. why some can thank god for their win. >>> and later, pressure on gas prices. how much more you could be paying at the pumps this summer. >>> this is the "cbs morning news." s summer. >>> this is the "cbs morning news." (vo) if you've had thyroid eye disease for years and the pain in the back of your eye is forcing bad words from your mouth, or...the bags under your eyes are looking more like purses, it's not too late for another treatment option for thyroid eye disease, also known as t-e-d. to learn more visit treatted.com that's treatt-e-d.com. and it's easier than ever t
connecticut is going after its fifth national title. >>> and later today, nasa is set to introduce the four astronauts who will fly around the moon. the three americans and one canadian will make up the crew of "artemis 2" when it blasts off no earlier than the end of next year. the astronauts will not land on the lunar surface. the ten-day mission will travel around the moon before heading back to earth. nasa astronauts last headed to the moon in 1972. >>> coming...
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also killed was 41-year-old aditya tomar of connecticut. they'll investigate the adequacy of the train's exits. passengers who survived described a quite chaotic scene. >> someone reacted quickly, broke the emergency exit window -- not window, hatch, pulled the lever down helped pull the door down and we jumped out. and while it's impossible to predict what could happen in the event of a train accident, rail experts say historically some parts of the train may be safer than others. >> sit in the aisle seat rather than the window seat and sit toward the middle of the car instead of the end of the car. >> now, the railway says an average of 230 to 250 people are killed each year at highway grade railroad crossings and 94% of those cases can be blamed on risky driver behavior or poor judgment. anne-marie? >> don champion here in new york. thank you, don. >>> well coming up on "cbs this morning" this morning, we'll hear from a survivor whose quick actions helped his fellow passengers off the train. >>> the fbi is investigating a database breach
also killed was 41-year-old aditya tomar of connecticut. they'll investigate the adequacy of the train's exits. passengers who survived described a quite chaotic scene. >> someone reacted quickly, broke the emergency exit window -- not window, hatch, pulled the lever down helped pull the door down and we jumped out. and while it's impossible to predict what could happen in the event of a train accident, rail experts say historically some parts of the train may be safer than others....